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ACR 7

Relative to Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Cecilia Aguiar-Curry and 69 co-sponsors

Ceremonial California resolution honors MLK, commemorates MLK Day, notes his life milestones, and urges public service to foster civility and unity; no legal effect.

Chaptered by Secretary of State - Res. Chapter 4, Statutes of 2025.
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Bill Summary · ACR 7

Summary — ACR 7 (Bryan): Relative to Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Status: Chaptered by Secretary of State — Res. Chapter 4, Statutes of 2025
Introduced: December 12, 2024
Classification: Concurrent resolution (ceremonial)
Fiscal Committee: No

Main purpose and intent

ACR 7 is a ceremonial concurrent resolution that honors the life and legacy of the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and commemorates Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. The resolution recounts key milestones in Dr. King’s life and the civil rights movement, recognizes the value of community service consistent with his values, and encourages public participation in service projects.

Key provisions and language

  • States that Dr. King would have been 96 years old on January 15, 2025, and notes that Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day is observed on January 20, 2025.
  • Summarizes historical highlights: introduction of federal holiday bills (beginning 1968), California’s early adoption (1970), the establishment of the federal holiday (signed by President Reagan in 1983, first observed 1986), universal state observance by 2000, Dr. King’s 1964 Nobel Peace Prize, and legislative outcomes tied to the civil rights movement (Civil Rights Act of 1964, Voting Rights Act of 1965).
  • Recalls Dr. King’s Poor People’s Campaign and Coretta Scott King’s founding of the Martin Luther King, Jr. Center for Nonviolent Social Change.
  • Resolves that the Legislature:
    • Recognizes the benefits of organizations that promote and carry out service projects nationally.
    • Encourages legislators to urge constituents to participate in community service.
    • Acknowledges that civic service advances civility, equality, and unity consistent with Dr. King’s life work.
    • Honors Dr. King and commemorates Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.
  • Directs the Chief Clerk of the Assembly to transmit copies of the resolution to the author for distribution.

Who is affected / impact

  • No legal, regulatory, or fiscal effects — this is a nonbinding, ceremonial measure.
  • Intended audience: California Legislature, public constituents, community and volunteer organizations, and institutions that observe MLK Day.
  • Practical impact: public recognition and encouragement of community service; reinforces civic commemoration and education efforts.

Procedural and timeline notes

  • Introduced by Assemblymember Bryan on December 12, 2024.
  • Adopted by the Legislature (Assembly vote recorded Ayes 37, Noes 0 on February 6, 2025).
  • Enrolled and filed with the Secretary of State on February 13, 2025; chaptered as Res. Chapter 4, Statutes of 2025.
  • As a concurrent resolution, it does not require the Governor’s signature and does not create statutory changes or appropriations.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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